Working with Families has been written for educators who value the prospect of expanding the scope of their practice in engaging families by focusing on three aspects: enhancing an understanding of family so that educators develop an increased awareness and appreciation of the children and families who they interact with; engaging with and supporting all types of families by providing a foundation for educators to build relationships and share dialogue with families as equals both invested in the best interest of the child; and understanding the diversity that exists within Canadian families―this may include cultural diversity, diversity in family structure, social and economic diversity, or it could be related to particular life events a family may be experiencing.